EFFECT
effective
SEC effectiveness notice
SEC declared the registration statement effective, allowing the offering to proceed.
Follows S-4/A and marks the registration effective.
2026-07-07 · 9999999995-26-002207
FWP
supplemental
Free writing prospectus
Prospectus supplement or marketing filing that often updates active offering terms.
Follows S-1/A and supplements the active offering with updated prospectus details.
Columbia Financial, Inc. is proceeding with a subscription offering and merger with Northfield Bancorp, Inc., aiming to enhance its scale as a $18 billion asset community bank in the NJ/NY metro area. The offering includes 142,375,000 to 192,625,000 shares at $10.00 per share, with exchange ratios ranging from 1.8729x to 2.5340x. The transaction seeks to improve return on equity, expand deposit market share, and strengthen capital position through pro forma capital ratios exceeding regulatory buffers. The combined entity will operate 100+ branches across 14 NJ counties, Staten Island, and Brooklyn.
2026-07-07 · 0001193125-26-296997
424B3
priced
Final prospectus
Final prospectus filed near launch with final deal terms.
Follows S-4/A and confirms the priced prospectus.
Price $10.00
Common Stock · Exchange Nasdaq Global Select Market · Ticker CLBK · Use of proceeds To acquire Northfield Bancorp, Inc. in a stock and cash transaction · Underwriters Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Piper Sandler, Brean Capital, LLC
2026-07-07 · 0001193125-26-296994
424B3
priced
Final prospectus
Final prospectus filed near launch with final deal terms.
Follows S-1/A and confirms the priced prospectus.
Price $10.00
common stock of Columbia Financial, Inc. · Use of proceeds to facilitate the conversion and reorganization of Columbia Financial, Inc. · Underwriters Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., A Stifel Company, Piper Sandler & Co., Brean Capital, LLC
Columbia Financial, Inc. has updated its subscription offering prospectus to increase the maximum share purchase limits for existing subscribers. The filing also outlines the structure of a concurrent firm commitment underwritten offering, with specified underwriters. The company remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, as well as meeting minimum share sale thresholds.
2026-06-23 · 0001193125-26-279771
424B3
priced
Final prospectus
Final prospectus filed near launch with final deal terms.
Follows S-4 and confirms the priced prospectus.
2026-05-21 · 0001193125-26-234489
424B3
priced
Final prospectus
Final prospectus filed near launch with final deal terms.
Follows S-1 and confirms the priced prospectus.
Price $10.00 · Range $10.00 to $10.00 · 192,625,000 shares · Gross proceeds $1,926,250,000
Common Stock of Columbia Financial, Inc. · Exchange Nasdaq · Ticker CLBK · Selling stockholders only · Use of proceeds Proceeds will be used for the acquisition of Northfield Bancorp and related transaction costs. · Flags best_efforts · Underwriters self-underwritten
2026-05-21 · 0001193125-26-234475
424B3
priced
Final prospectus
Final prospectus filed near launch with final deal terms.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Price $10.00 · Range $10.00 to $10.00 · 192,625,000 shares · Gross proceeds $1,926,250,000
Common Stock of Columbia Financial, Inc. · Exchange Nasdaq Global Select Market · Ticker CLBK · Use of proceeds for acquisitions, working capital, and debt repayment · Flags best_efforts · Underwriters Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Piper Sandler & Co., Brean Capital, LLC
2026-05-21 · 0001193125-26-234420
EFFECT
effective
SEC effectiveness notice
SEC declared the registration statement effective, allowing the offering to proceed.
Follows S-1 and marks the registration effective.
Columbia Financial, Inc./MD/ received effectiveness for a new registration statement (Form S-4) on May 11, 2026, replacing a previous S-1 filing. The change in form type suggests a shift in the offering's purpose, though no substantive details are provided in the visible text.
2026-05-11 · 9999999995-26-001571
EFFECT
effective
SEC effectiveness notice
SEC declared the registration statement effective, allowing the offering to proceed.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Columbia Financial, Inc. has received effectiveness for its S-1 registration statement, paving the way for its transition from a mutual holding company to a fully public stock holding company. The filing outlines the conversion process, the acquisition of Northfield Bancorp, and the issuance of new shares. The company will exchange public stock for 1.8729-2.5340 shares of Columbia Financial, Inc., with a concurrent offering of up to 192,625,000 shares. The merger with Northfield Bancorp is contingent on the Conversion and other closing conditions.
2026-05-11 · 9999999995-26-001570
S-4/A
amended
S-4/A
Pre-IPO filing captured from the SEC submission timeline.
Updates the prior S-1 filing.
Price $10.00 · 192,625,000 shares · Gross proceeds $1,926,250,000
Common Stock of Columbia Financial, Inc. · Exchange Nasdaq Global Select Market · Ticker COLUMBIA · Use of proceeds To facilitate the merger and conversion, with proceeds used for the acquisition and operational needs. · Flags best_efforts
Columbia Financial, Inc. is amending its S-4/A filing to detail the conversion from a mutual holding company to a stock holding company structure, alongside the proposed acquisition of Northfield Bancorp. The filing outlines the exchange of Columbia Financial's common stock for shares of the newly formed Columbia Financial, Inc., with a subscription offering of up to 192,625,000 shares at $10.00 per share. The merger with Northfield Bancorp includes variable exchange ratios based on the final independent valuation of Columbia Financial, Inc., with terms contingent on shareholder approvals and regulatory conditions.
2026-05-05 · 0001193125-26-206739
S-1/A
amended
Amended registration statement
Updated registration statement filed after SEC comments or deal changes.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Price $10.00 · 192,625,000 shares · Gross proceeds $1,926,250,000
Common Stock of Columbia Financial, Inc. · Exchange Nasdaq Global Select Market · Ticker CLBK · Use of proceeds To acquire Northfield Bancorp, Inc. and for general corporate purposes · Underwriters Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
Columbia Financial, Inc. is conducting an IPO to convert from a mutual holding company to a stock structure, offering up to 192,625,000 shares at $10.00 each. The offering includes a subscription phase for depositors/borrowers, a community offering, and a firm commitment underwritten offering. Proceeds will fund the acquisition of Northfield Bancorp, Inc. for $597.1 million, with 70% in stock and 30% in cash. The conversion and merger are separate but interconnected, with the merger not contingent on the offering's success.
2026-05-05 · 0001193125-26-206730
S-4/A
amended
S-4/A
Pre-IPO filing captured from the SEC submission timeline.
Updates the prior S-1 filing.
Price $10.00 · 192,625,000 shares · Gross proceeds $1,926,250,000
common stock of Columbia Financial, Inc. · Exchange Nasdaq · Use of proceeds to facilitate the merger with Northfield Bancorp and the conversion to a stock holding company · Flags best_efforts
Columbia Financial, Inc. is undergoing a conversion from a mutual holding company to a stock holding company structure, accompanied by the acquisition of Northfield Bancorp. The offering involves exchanging public shares for new shares of Columbia Financial, Inc., with a subscription and community offering of up to 192,625,000 shares at $10.00 per share. The merger with Northfield Bancorp is contingent on the conversion, with share exchange ratios dependent on the final independent valuation. The filing also outlines proxy votes for shareholder approvals and merger-related proceedings.
2026-04-20 · 0001193125-26-164334
S-1/A
amended
Amended registration statement
Updated registration statement filed after SEC comments or deal changes.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Price $10.00 · 192,625,000 shares · Gross proceeds $1,926,250,000
Common Stock · Exchange Nasdaq Global Select Market · Ticker CLBK · Use of proceeds Acquisition of Northfield Bancorp, Inc. for approximately $597.1 million in a combination of stock and cash · Underwriters Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
Columbia Financial, Inc. is conducting an IPO to convert from a mutual holding company to a stock form, offering up to 192,625,000 shares at $10.00 per share. The offering includes a subscription phase for eligible depositors, a community offering, and a firm commitment underwritten offering. Proceeds will fund the acquisition of Northfield Bancorp, Inc. for $597.1 million, with a mix of stock and cash. The conversion is not contingent on the merger, but termination of the merger could delay or cancel the offering.
2026-04-20 · 0001193125-26-164317
S-4
filed
S-4
Pre-IPO filing captured from the SEC submission timeline.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Columbia Financial, Inc. is registering shares for a business combination involving the acquisition of Northfield Bancorp, Inc., with the S-4 filing following an earlier S-1 registration. The filing includes details on the merger terms, capital structure, and financial disclosures related to the transaction.
2026-03-06 · 0001193125-26-096747
S-1
filed
Initial registration statement
Initial public filing submitted to start the SEC review process.
First tracked pre-IPO filing for this issuer.
Price $10.00 · 192,625,000 shares · Gross proceeds $1,926,250,000
Common Stock · Exchange Nasdaq Global Select Market · Ticker CLBK · Use of proceeds To acquire Northfield Bancorp, Inc. in a stock and cash transaction · Underwriters Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Piper Sandler & Co., Brean Capital, LLC
Columbia Financial, Inc. is conducting an IPO to convert Columbia Bank MHC from a mutual holding company to a stock form, offering up to 192,625,000 shares at $10.00 per share. The offering includes a subscription and community phase, with potential for a firm commitment underwritten offering. Proceeds will fund the acquisition of Northfield Bancorp, Inc. for $597.1 million, involving a mix of stock and cash. The company aims to list on Nasdaq under 'CLBK' post-conversion.
2026-03-06 · 0001193125-26-096731